the statue of liberty /

July 16, 2012

Since being gifted to the United States, The Statue of Liberty has been widely viewed as a symbol of freedom and independence. Say what you will about the French but damn they know how to give a gift right? Merci beaucoup mes chéres. As a result, Lady Liberty’s become a popular icon who has been regularly featured in pop culture. She can even be considered a bit of a movie star – sometimes, as a background player who barely gets any screen time. Other times, she’s the location of a climatic showdown between good and evil. However, she’s usually being destroyed on film as a way to signal the loss/threat to our freedom. Aliens attacking, again? You can bet your bottom dollar that they’ve got their eyes on our lovely...